Are you planning on claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Child Tax Credit (CTC) on your federal tax return this year? If yes, then you should know some things have changed since last…

I thought it would be a good idea to discuss an issue that affects many taxpayer returns, namely the IRS processes for identifying and stopping refund fraud. Attempted refund fraud has become a significant problem…

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit given to taxpayers that earn a low-to-moderate income from a job or through self-employment. According to the IRS, around 25 million eligible filers…

Having the heat of the IRS on your back is never a fun experience. The unrelenting pressure of the federal government can be incredibly stressful and often intimidating, making back tax relief seem nearly impossible…

Thanks to the tax reform, beginning in 2019, the penalty for not having adequate health insurance, which the government refers to as the “individual shared responsibility payment,” will no longer app…

The Internal Revenue Service reminded taxpayers who need their prior-year tax records to either complete their tax return or to validate their income and use Get Transcript Online or Get Transcript by…

The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act was created in order to protect taxpayers and their families against fraud and permanently extend many expiring tax laws. The law, which was enacted December…

With Refund Transfer, you can pay your tax preparation fees and other authorized amounts from your refund. Plus, it’s a convenient, secure way to get your tax refund. When filing your taxes with us, you can use R…

With millions of tax refunds being processed, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers they can get fast answers about their refund by using the “Where’s My Refund?” tool available on IRS.gov and through…

National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson today released her 2018 Annual Report to Congress, describing challenges the IRS is facing as a result of the recent government shutdown and recommending that Congress…

With a new tax law in effect and a surge of tax returns expected during the Presidents Day weekend, the Internal Revenue Service is offering taxpayers several tips and various time-saving resources to get them…

Today, towards the end of the second full week of the 2019 tax filing season, the Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers to avoid unethical tax return preparers, known as ghost preparers.

By law, anyone…

These are some of the most common questions we see on a daily basis.

All Refunds Are Delayed

The IRS issues more than nine out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days. Eight in 10 taxpayers get their refunds…

Daily or Weekly Accounts IRS Daily and Weekly Account Processing What is the difference between IRS Daily and Weekly Accounts? The difference is when your tax return is processed, and when updates are made and posted to your…

Every year, the IRS accepts several batches of tax returns to test in a Controlled Launch before they are officially open. 

What is HUB testing? 

HUB Testing or Controlled Launch is the period when the IR…

Things to Consider before signing for a Tax Refund Advance Loan Tax refund loan products are staging a comeback in recent years, with various vendors rolling out enticing perks tied to your tax refund. Leading tax preparation services are introducing new offerings for tax…